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Introduction into Hair and Beauty Level 1

This programme is designed to provide basic skills and a starting point in your training to become a beauty therapist or a junior stylist. The programme enables you to cover a broad overview of hairdressing and beauty therapy at Level 1 in order to allow you to progress on to the Level 2 and 3 qualifications.

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What Will I Learn?

You are taught through a number of practical sessions and assessments in our industry-standard salon, alongside classroom sessions and guided assignments. Alongside your main study programme you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course Content

Introduction into Hair and Beauty Level 1 – Course Content includes

  • Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
  • Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
  • Following Health and Safety Practice in the Salon
  • Working with Others
  • Creating an Image Using Hair and Beauty Techniques
  • Providing Skin Care
  • Applying Basic Make-up
  • Providing Basic Manicure
  • Salon Reception Duties
  • Shampoo and Condition
  • Colour in the Hair and Beauty Sector
  • Styling Women’s Hair
  • Colour Hair using Temporary Colour
Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs (9-1) including English and Maths and an interview.

Kit Costs

Uniform: £40*
Practical Kit including make-up kit and text book: £170*

*All prices indicated must be considered as estimated and prices may change without notice.

What Can I Do Next?

Further study and training to level 2 is recommended.

Learners can progress onto Level 2 in Hairdressing Cutting and Styling Services or Level 2 Beauty Therapy.

Progression to an Apprenticeship programme is also an option at level 2.

This is a 16-18 years old study programme only.

All students aged 16-18 on the first day of their course will have their course fully-funded by the government.

Costs of studying

If you are/will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on the 31st August in the calendar year when you begin a programme of study, you DO NOT pay tuition fees, College registration fees or examination/board registration fees. However, there are some courses which have additional costs which could include:

  • Equipment costs – such as uniforms, kits, books and so on
  • Trips and enrichment activities
  • DBS checks (formerly CRB checks)
  • Occupational Health Screening

You will be informed of any additional costs associated with your chosen programme as early as possible to allow time for payment to be made.

Applicants thinking of enrolling on this course can apply for funding to help with the costs associated with attending college.  Bursary awards can help with your course related costs such as travel, books and equipment and much more.

The bursary fund cannot provide help with costs unrelated to your course, such as general living expenses, nor can it be used as an attendance incentive.

Applications to the fund are not normally considered if the household income exceeds £30,000 but may be considered in some instances if the household is experiencing severe financial hardship.

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is aimed at helping:
Students who are aged 16, 17 or 18 on the 31st August 2024
Students aged 19 who started a two-year programme before their 19th birthday
Students aged 19 or over on 31st August 2024 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

When can I apply?

*Applications for student funding for learners starting in September 2024 are now open. Applications can be made from this page using the button below.

Bursary Application Form (Students Starting September 2024)

For courses starting in September 2024, applications should be made by 1st November 2024. If you find yourself in financial hardship after this date it is important that you still contact Student Services. Applications received after 1st November will be considered on a pro-rata basis subject to need and the availability of funds.

You are advised to read the notes and policies at the beginning of the form and ensure that you provide all the evidence that is required when submitting your application.

Full details of the bursary funds, including making an application, can be found here:

16-19 Bursary Information

How to make an Application – Watch our video guide!

***Application for courses starting in September 2024 have now closed.***

It’s not too late to start a course with us this September though.

Follow the link below to find out what your options are at this stage of the application cycle.

What are my options?

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Level 1 (16-18 Year Old Learners)
LevelLevel 1
LocationColchester
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2024
Fee(s)16-18 years old study programme only: Free

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2023-24 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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